What do Persian cats, Pekingese dogs and pugs have in common? They all share a dramatically distorted skull, with a flat, round face and a nose pushed up between their eyes. This unnatural morphology ...

Imagine trying to befriend someone who speaks an entirely different language. That’s exactly what happens when cats and dogs meet. Dogs wag their tails when happy, but for cats, a swishing tail can ...

Dogs (and some begrudging cats) may be humans’ best friend, but their behavior still often baffles us. For instance, what makes some dogs insatiably hungry? What does it mean if a cat stiffens or ...

everyone else is wrong about. It’s not easy not being a dog person. Everyone loves a person who loves a dog. Dog people are fun loving and down to earth. Dog lovers are all-American and among animals ...

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While dogs and cats are genetically unrelated, breeding for certain features is making some dog and cat breeds look more and more alike. Preferred features include a flat face and huge eyes, which is ...